Mocotó (Brazilian Portuguese: [moko'tɔ]) is a Brazilian dish made from cow's feet,[1][2] stewed with beans and vegetables. The name is derived from the Kimbundu mbokotó.

Mocotó

Mocotó of Rio Grande do Sul
Type	Stew
Place of origin	Brazil
Region or state	Brazil, Portugal
Main ingredients	Cow's feet, beans, vegetables
Cookbook: Mocotó

This dish is also popular in Portuguese cuisine, where it is known as mão de vaca com grão. The only difference in the Portuguese variation is the inclusion of chickpeas.

Mocotó was originally made in Angola and picked up by the Portuguese during their colonization of the southwestern African country. Brazil later adopted the dish and incorporated their own taste by adding vegetables.

See also

• List of Brazilian dishes
• List of stews

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